The news of the explosion in Switzerland on New Year has shaken the whole world. According to the information given by the police, so far 40 people have died in the blast, while more than 100 people have been injured, who have been admitted to the hospital for treatment. Officials said that the victims were from different countries and a helicopter and ambulance were sent to the spot to assist them.

The officer told how the fire started?

According to the report of news agency Associated Press, officials said that first there might have been a fire at the spot and then some flammable gases might have leaked, due to which the blast occurred. This is called flashover or backdraft. However, he also said that investigation is going on to find out the exact cause of the incident. A police spokesman said the blast occurred at a bar called Le Constellation at around 1:30 a.m. local time. This bar is quite famous. At the time of the accident, people were gathered here to celebrate the New Year.

Most of the dead included tourists: Police

A police spokesperson said, ‘It is believed that most of the dead are tourists who had come to Crans-Montana during the holiday season. There were more than a hundred people in the bar at the time of the blast. We are investigating now. It is an internationally famous ski resort where a lot of tourists come. The police have denied the possibility of any kind of terrorist attack. Swiss President Guy Parmelin said, ‘The government is shocked by these incidents. What should have been a moment of joy in Crans-Montana on New Year’s Day turned into mourning.

Difficult to identify dead bodies

As soon as information about the fire was received, 10 helicopters, 40 ambulances and 150 rescue personnel were sent to the spot. Police said that work is currently underway to identify the victims and inform their families, but it will take time. In neighboring Italy, the major burn unit of Niguarda Hospital in Milan has been made available for the treatment of the injured. Italy’s ambassador to Switzerland said it could take weeks to identify many of the bodies because their bodies were completely burnt. The area around the bar has been completely closed to the general public and a no-fly zone has been imposed over Crans-Montana.

Swiss broadcaster RTS said the blast occurred in the basement of the bar, which has a total capacity of about 400 people. Videos widely shared on social media platforms showed a thick plume of smoke rising from the bar immediately after the incident, showing the scale of the blast and subsequent fire.

40 people have died and more than 100 have been injured in an explosion in a bar in Switzerland during New Year celebrations. The local police has denied the angle of any attack or terrorist blast. The explosion occurred at 1:30 am local time at the Constellation Bar, where New Year’s Eve celebrations were being held. In the footage surfaced on social media, fire is seen burning in the bar. Police said that a helpline number has been issued for the families of the affected people.

What did the police say on the question of terrorist attack?

According to the report of news agency AP, the police said that it is too early to make any claims about the cause of the fire that broke out during the New Year celebrations, but there is no possibility of a terrorist attack. Guy Parmelin, head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs and Education in the Swiss government, posted on X, ‘What should have been a moment of joy, turned into a mourning in Crans-Montana on the first day of the year that has shaken the entire country. The Federal Council is deeply shocked to learn about this terrible tragedy.

More than a hundred people were present in the bar

Gaetan Lathien, police spokesman in the Valais canton of south-western Switzerland, said, ‘This bar is very popular among tourists. At the time of the accident, people were gathered here to celebrate the New Year. It is believed that most of the dead are tourists who had come to Crans-Montana during the holiday season. There were more than a hundred people in the bar at the time of the blast. We are still at the beginning of our investigation. It is an internationally famous ski resort where a lot of tourists come.

Local media outlet Blick reported that authorities have also imposed a no-fly zone over Cross-Montana as part of rescue and investigation efforts. Police officials said that there were more than 100 people inside the bar at the time of the blast. Swiss broadcaster RTS said the blast occurred in the basement of the bar, which has a total capacity of about 400 people.

A major accident occurred due to an explosion and fire in a bar during the New Year celebrations in Switzerland’s famous city of Crans-Montana. Many people died in this accident, while many others are said to be seriously injured. There was chaos in the area after the accident.

According to Wallace Canton Police, during New Year’s Eve celebrations, one or more explosions took place in a bar named ‘Le Constellation’ in Cross-Montana, after which a massive fire broke out there. This fire broke out at around 1:30 in the night. A large number of people were present in the bar at that time.

Police spokesperson issued statement
Police spokesman Gaetan Lathian told AFP that the cause of the explosion was not clear at the moment. He said that many people have been injured in this incident and the death of many people has been confirmed. As soon as information about the accident was received, a large number of relief and rescue teams reached the spot. Several ambulances were deployed, while the help of Air-Glaciers helicopters was also taken to take the injured to the hospital. Fire fighters worked hard to control the fire.

#BREAKING: Explosion and fire reported at Le Constellation Bar in Swiss Ski-Resort town of Crans-Montana, Switzerland during New Year’s Eve. Several people reportedly killed and critically injured. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/QDzRrhVUJM

— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) January 1, 2026

Helpline number released
The police has issued a helpline number 0848 112 117 for the families of the victims. Also, it has been announced that a press conference will be organized at 10 am to give information about the matter.

At present, police and investigating agencies are busy investigating the entire matter. The reasons behind the explosion are being investigated. A large number of tourists had come to Cross-Montana to celebrate the New Year. Forensic teams are collecting evidence from the spot and people present in the bar are being interrogated.

Actor Anupam Kher had gone on a trip to Switzerland for several days. During this time, he was giving updates through social media by sharing pictures and videos of the beautiful valleys and views there. Meanwhile, the actor told on Tuesday that he is returning to India.

Anupam Kher posted a video on Instagram, in which he is seen in the snow-covered valleys of the famous Jungfrau peak of Switzerland. Posting the video, the actor wrote in the caption – ‘I am on my way to return to my beautiful country India. In the next few days I will share the rest of the photos and videos from my trip to Switzerland.

‘Shooting songs wearing chiffon saree…’
Anupam Kher further wrote- ‘This video has been made on the snowy peak of Jungfrau. It is said that this is the highest peak in Europe. Seriously, salute to all those Indian actresses who shot songs here wearing only chiffon sarees in minus 7 degree temperature. This is real dedication. I was finding it difficult to stand there even wearing five layers of clothes. Be victorious!’

Anupam Kher’s workfront
Actor Anupam Kher is going to be seen in ‘The Indian House Film’ in the coming days. Along with the actor, Nikhil Siddharth and Sai Manjrekar will also be seen in this film. Other information regarding the film has not been revealed yet. There is news that actor Anupam Kher can be seen in Sooraj Barjatya’s upcoming film.

Jungfrau: Hit Location of Bollywood Movies
Jungfrau is a famous snowy mountain in Switzerland. Its height is about 4,158 meters and it is called ‘Top of Europe’. Nearby is the Jungfraujoch railway station, which is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This area’s snow-clad glaciers, traditional mountain villages, Sphinx Observatory and picturesque scenery make it a favorite spot for tourists. Scenes of many Bollywood songs like ‘Chandni’ and ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ have been shot in this area. Jungfrau became quite famous due to the film ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’. Some scenes of the film were shot in Interlaken and Jungfraujoch in Victoria.

Switzerland Neutrality Policy: You may not believe this, but there is a country in the world whose army has not lost a single soldier in any war till date. Although countries around the world have faced devastating conflicts and countless military sacrifices, this country has not gone to war for more than two centuries. The name of this country is Switzerland.

What is the secret behind this?

Actually Switzerland follows the policy of permanent neutrality. This policy started after the Vienna Congress in 1815. After years of European turmoil during the Napoleonic Wars, the major powers agreed to recognize Switzerland as a neutral state. This meant that he would not participate in any international war in the future. This diplomatic decision became the basis of Switzerland’s foreign policy and has been strictly maintained ever since.

How neutrality protected Switzerland during World War I

When Europe was being devastated by the First and Second World Wars, Switzerland completely managed to stay away from direct conflict. Despite being surrounded by powerful countries on all sides, it protected itself through diplomacy and tight border security. Whereas the neighboring countries had to face destruction, occupation and millions of difficulties. But Switzerland remained firm and did not eat even a single soldier.

role of the swiss army

Despite not being involved in the war, Switzerland has a strong and well-trained army. Every able-bodied male citizen is required to undergo compulsory military training. Its objective is that the people of the country should always be ready for national defense when needed. In any environmental crisis, the army comes forward to help the citizens.

Center for Peace and Diplomacy

Because of its neutrality, Switzerland has become the global capital of peace diplomacy. It hosts the United Nations Office at Geneva and major international organizations such as the International Red Cross. This country always stands for peace talks in major global conflicts. After more than 200 years of adopting neutrality, Switzerland is the only country that has never lost any of its soldiers in war. The defense approach of this country is not based on aggression but on preparedness. The country’s terrain surrounded by mountains and strong goats provides it with natural security.

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Martin Saladin, economic affairs officer in the Swiss government, said on Wednesday (October 15, 2025) that his country is looking towards India as an economic partner amid US tariffs. Describing Trump’s tariffs as worrying, he said, “Switzerland also currently has a 39 percent tariff, which is very high. This is definitely a challenge. At the same time, it is also an opportunity.”

‘India is a big priority in our strategy’

Martin Saladin said, “What we have been trying for years is to diversify markets. India is a big priority in our strategy as a business.” Switzerland is among the countries on which US President Trump has imposed the highest tariffs. Here 39 percent tariff was implemented from August 2025. This came after a delegation led by Swiss President Karin Suter failed to strike a trade deal after meeting with Trump in Washington DC.”

In which areas does Switzerland want participation?

Regarding investment, Martin Saladin said that Switzerland wants more cooperation in areas like railways, ropeway and tunnel technology. The India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) were signed in New Delhi on 10 March 2024. It came into effect from 1 October 2025.

This is India’s first free trade agreement with four developed European countries Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. The aim of this understanding is to bring investment of 100 billion US dollars in India in the next 15 years. Also, 10 lakh direct employment has to be created.

Martin Saladin said, “We have just implemented a free trade agreement between the EFT and India. We depend on India for assistance with investments under the TEPA agreement. India depends on Switzerland to promote investment.”

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Ever since US President Donald Trump came to power for the second time, his policies are being discussed all over the world. Leaders around the world have also given their reaction regarding his tariff policy. Now the citizens there are also troubled by the new policy. In fact, Indian-origin Nobel Prize winning economists Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo may leave the US soon.

Nobel laureate will join this university of Switzerland

It is being said that Trump’s strict policies are behind his decision. Both of them have decided to make their new home in Switzerland. The Nobel laureate is now going to join Zurich University of Switzerland. The university issued a statement in this regard on Friday. However, the real reason for leaving America has not been revealed yet.

What did Zurich University say in its statement?

Zurich University said in its statement that Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo are currently working at MIT. He will join the Economics Faculty of the University from July 2026. Regarding this, University Chief Michael Shapman said that we are happy to announce that two of the world’s most influential economists are coming to UZH.

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnik has targeted the tariff case. He said that countries like India and Brazil should open their markets and react to America by avoiding policies that harm American interests.

Lutenik said in an interview that we have to improve many countries, such as Switzerland, Brazil, India. These are countries that need to give proper response to America. He further said that these countries will have to open their markets and stop actions that harm America.

‘Indian businessmen will finally pressurize the Modi government’

Let me tell you that a few days ago, Lutnik had said that India’s words in business talks were largely symbolic and they had predicted that New Delhi would return to the conversation table in a month or two. He further said that Indian businessmen will finally pressurize Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government to compromise with Washington.

Lutenik told Bloomberg that so I think this is all a show, because you like to fight with the world’s biggest customer, but in the end your businessman will say that you have to stop all this and compromise with America.

They have to come back to America- Lootnik
Lutnik, while presenting this issue in a clear economic context, reminded the rest of the countries that the United States remains the largest consumer market in the world. He said that we are consumers of the world. People have to remember that our 30 trillion dollar economy is the consumer of the world. So finally they (Switzerland, Brazil, India) will have to come back to the customer (America), because we all know that ultimately the customer is right.

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Regarding India’s minority population Switzerland Profit some serious allegations against India in the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), which India broke. On hearing this reply of India in UNHRC and seeing its power, Pakistani experts have also lost their senses. In 60th session of UNHRC Switzerland appealed to India to protect the rights of minorities and ensure freedom of expression. The representative of Switzerland urged the Government of India to take effective steps. Before UNHRC High commissioner Volcar Turc Had claimed that India Rohingya Muslims have been deported from the country through land and water.

Permanent mission from India Counselor Horizon Tyagi Swiss Rejecting the allegations of the delegation, he said that Switzerland is presiding over the UNHRC, so it is necessary for him to avoid the time of the council to make false accusations and make allegations of India’s reality.

What did Pakistani expert say on India’s reply in UNHRC?
Hearing India’s answer Pakistani Expert The senses have also flew away and they say that now India has started responding strictly on such allegations. India is now such allegations and Rhetoric She responds by firmly. Pakistani Expert Waist Chima Said that Indian Diplomat Has said in the United Nations Human Rights meeting Switzerland so one Furik Which is the country Ginophobia, RacismDiscrimination and foreign malice Support Doing Is,

India does not let India speak in its internal affairs, said Pak experts
They said, ,India says that we have here Diversion And Vibrant Democracy and Our civilization Pluralism Have to adopt India on the other hand says that Switzerland Our friend and Trade Partner Is., Waist Chima Says that now the world is the second of India Side Also looking at, earlier she was being seen as a democracy, but now her second Side The world is also watching, but when he speaks something on it, India silences them and says that in our internal affairs Don’t Say.

Why did Pak expert compare India to China?
Waist Chima Said that in the meeting Human Rights Violation of and freedom Off Speech If the things have happened, then India says that this is ours Internal Matter There is no one else should speak in it. Clean Expert Said, ,India has started behaving like China, as China says that we do not talk about what is happening in your country, which is happening in our country Is Do not speak on that. India says that neither you preach us nor we will preach you. Western What do the countries do that they always preach to other countries, because they have They Power was there, but now India tells them that you have now They There is no power. So now there is no such situation that you will tell us what to do, what to do.,

India no longer listens to Western countries, said Pakistani experts
Pakistani Expert Said that India Tuff The line is taking and obviously it is that India’s Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar Done Diplomats It has been said that these statements are being given about such statements, answer them on them. Now India is not going to listen to such things. They said, ,What does India say Switzerland There is a population of 90 lakhs, Delhi has three crores. Switzerland Of Size 41 thousand Square Is kilometer and from Delhi Size 33 lakhs Square Is kilometer. What do they know Diplomacy What happens Now is the time that Switzerland Should teach your Diplomacy Stop spreading these false news.,

Waist Chima Said that now when India opens his mouth, there are many small countries, their mouths also open, They It is said that we will also answer, but they have power and India has its own power Stabilish That is, we have a market that how can you do this with us. These They There are things, about which Narendra Modi’s government thinks that we a little bit Tuff Time should be given.

India replied to Switzerland in the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), describing the Swiss delegation’s comments on the behavior with minorities in the country as surprising, superficial and ignorant. On Wednesday (September 10, 2025) in Geneva, in the 60th session of the Human Rights Council, he responded to India on the allegations of the United Nations Human Rights High Commissioner.

Responding to India, Permanent Mission Counselor Kshitij Tyagi dismissed the Swiss statement, saying that since Switzerland is chaired by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), it is even more important for him to avoid wasting the time of the council and not wasting on the statements that do not do justice to the reality of India. Instead, he should focus on his challenges like racism, discrimination and foreign-malice.

India’s strong reply to Pakistan in UNHRC
India also responded to Pakistan after the comments made by Islamabad during the debate. Tyagi accused Pakistan of misusing the council for political propaganda and reiterated India’s attitude that Pakistan sponsor terrorism across the border.

#Watch At the 5th Meeting- 60th Session of Human Rights Council, Indian Diplomat Kshitij Tyagi Says, “We would also like to respond to the surprising, shallow and informed remarks made by switzerland, A Close Friend and Partner. pic.twitter.com/22r1vrjg67

– ANI (@ani) September 10, 2025

Tyagi told the House that we are once again obliged to respond to the provocation of the country, which recently compared it to the ‘dump truck’, which is probably suitable for the country who is inadvertently suitable for the country which keeps repeating lies and wealthy propaganda repeatedly before this reputed council.

We do not listen to anything from the sponsors of terrorism- Tyagi
He referred to several terrorist attacks related to Pakistan -based terrorist groups, which cited Pulwama, Uri, Pathankot, Mumbai and the recently Pahalgam attack in April. Tyagi said that we do not have to hear anything from the sponsor of terrorism. There is no preaching from the atrocities on minorities, we do not want any advice from a state that has lost its credibility.

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